Source: PIB
Context: The article was published regarding K M Munshi contribution in freedom movement.
Kanhaiyalal Maneklal Munshi (Ghanshyam Vyas)
- Birth: Born on 30th December 1887, in Gujarat.
- Freedom Fighter:
- Active in Indian Home Rule Movement as Secretary in 1915.
- Participated in Civil Disobedience Movement (1930, 1932) and Individual Satyagraha (1940); jailed twice.
- Political Roles:
- Elected to Bombay Legislative Assembly (1927, 1937); resigned during Bardoli Satyagraha.
- Served as Home Minister of Bombay Presidency, managing communal riots.
- Educational Contributions:
- Founded Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in 1938, a renowned educational trust.
- Literary Achievements:
- Authored over 50 books in Gujarati and English, including Krishnavatara and Saga of Indian Sculpture.
- Philosophical Influences:
- Influenced by Shri Aurobindo, aligning with revolutionary ideas initially.
- Death: Passed away on 8th February 1971.
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